Change Manager

Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working£400 per day (Inside IR35)Contract until March 2027

Are you passionate about helping people successfully navigate change?

We're looking for a Change Manager to play a key role in a high-profile transformation programme, supporting the implementation of a new HR and Finance system and helping shape the future ways of working across a large and complex organisation.

This is an opportunity to lead organisational change activities that will impact thousands of employees, ensuring colleagues have the skills, confidence and support they need to adopt new systems, processes and behaviours.

The Role

Working closely with the Organisational Development team, Programme Leads and key stakeholders across the business, you'll be responsible for designing and delivering change and adoption strategies that maximise engagement, readiness and business benefits.

You'll lead a small team of Change Specialists, providing direction, coaching and support while ensuring a consistent and effective approach to change delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering organisational change and readiness plans
• Leading stakeholder engagement and influencing activity across all levels of the organisation
• Managing communications, engagement and adoption initiatives
• Supporting the successful implementation of a new HR and Finance system
• Identifying and managing change impacts, risks and dependencies
• Producing change materials, toolkits and support resources
• Monitoring adoption and embedding new ways of working
• Line managing and developing a small team of Change Specialists
• Working collaboratively with programme teams to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes

About You

We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused change professional who can build relationships quickly and bring people with them through periods of transformation.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering organisational and behavioural change programmes
• Experience supporting large-scale digital, HR, Finance or business transformation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience developing change, communications and engagement strategies
• Demonstrable success driving adoption and embedding new ways of working
• Previous people management or team leadership experience
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex environment

Desirable Experience

• Public sector, local government or NHS experience
• Human-centred design or service design methodologies
• Change management qualifications such as Prosci, APMG or similar
• Experience supporting ERP, HRIS or Finance system implementations

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract through to March 2027
• Opportunity to influence a major transformation programme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Collaborative and supportive programme environment
• Chance to make a tangible impact on the future of organisational ways of working

If you're an experienced Change Manager who enjoys helping organisations and people successfully adopt change, we'd love to hear from you.